Category: Seasonal

Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you'll reap the benefits all year long!

Laura Candler shares 6 reasons why fall is the best time to introduce poetry! If you start teaching poetry now, you’ll reap the benefits all

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‘Pumpkin Predictions’ is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is

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Do you remember singing the silly campfire song about old Mother Leary who left a lantern in her shed?  It goes like this: “Late one

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Download these free Fall Math Puzzler word problem worksheets and learn how to implement a highly-effective daily problem solving program in your classroom!

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Did you know that Talk Like a Pirate Day is September 19th? Grab the Swashbuckling Pirate Fun freebie and explore resources for celebrating this fun

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Teach your kids what it means to “make their mark” using these International Dot Day Discussion Cards and Google Classroom Resources from Laura Candler!

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Buddy Bio Poems is a poetry writing lesson AND a fun icebreaker all in one! Makes a great back-to-school activity or an easy introduction to poetry writing!

Buddy Bio Poems is a poetry writing lesson AND a fun icebreaker all in one! Makes a great back-to-school activity or an easy introduction to

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Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for YOUR classroom? It's easier than you think!

Most schools have a handbook of guidelines and district policies, but have you ever thought of creating a handbook just for YOUR classroom? It’s easier

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What if simply believing in your students could change the outcome of your entire year? Discover how to turn the power of self-fulfilling prophecy into

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Watch a free poetry webinar and learn how easy it is to teach your students to love poetry! These lessons are perfect for April which is National Poetry Month!

Watch a free poetry webinar and learn how easy it is to teach your students to love poetry! These lessons are perfect for April which

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Poetry Paintings is an awesome upper elementary poetry lesson for teaching students how to analyze and visualize poetry! Free graphic organizer in the post!

Poetry Paintings is an awesome upper elementary poetry lesson for teaching students how to analyze and visualize poetry! Free graphic organizer in the post!

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Easter egg activities aren't just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown review game!

Easter egg activities aren’t just for little ones! You can use colorful plastic eggs to jazz up any review activity using this Easter Egg Showdown

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Category: Seasonal

Pumpkin Predictions Measurement Fun!

‘Pumpkin Predictions’ is a perfect fall-themed activity for upper elementary students because it’s not a Halloween activity, but it seems like one. The lesson is actually a great math review since it involves estimation and hands-on measurement. The activity is designed as cooperative learning lesson that requires students to work

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